Two Clarinda Men Die in Plane Crash Near New Market
Two Clarinda men die in a Sunday plane crash on the Lyle Harris farm 214 miles north of New Market. Robert Schenck 18 and Don Keeran 27 were killed instantly when a cub aircraft nose dived into a ditch after a spin at about 150 feet. Witnesses Harrie and Loren Davison watched the crash as the plane broke apart. both occupants were pilots with dual controls. Schenck survived by family, while Keeran left a wife Bonnie and four year old Craig, and had post office employment and GI aviation training after WWII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarindiane
Lyle Harris
New Market
Robert Schenck
Don Keeran
Harrie
Loren Davison
Glarindr
Harris
Davison
Schenck
Keeran
Ray Schenck
Ronnie
Melvin Srite
Ray
Bonnie
Craig
Ralph Keeran
Phyllis
James
Clarinda Herald-Journal
Local Sunday Guests At Beemer Home
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Homer Beemer Mr and Mrs Orie Cree Mr and Mrs Harley Nickell and Mr and Mrs A C Carlson and son Richard of Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Beemer
State Government Costs Less Per Capita in Iowa
Iowa's per capita cost of state government in 1947 was 52.15 dollars, below the national average of 58.26 dollars, with most funds returned to counties and localities to cover roads homestead credits school aid welfare and other public services. The report from the Iowa Development Commission notes despite some tax increases in that year the pattern of local sharing remained roughly similar.
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Iowa
Statistical and Market Research Division
Iowa Development Commission
Locke Will Probate with Multiple Bequests and Three Executors
The late James R. Locke’s will probated in the District Court disposes of 118 600 dollars in bequests to nieces grandniece and various charities and individuals. Executors Abe M. Dubach Fred J. Strough and Father Paul F Mazasco named with a half residue to Roscoe J Locke and half to Father Mazasco and the Des Moines Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Locke
Ella Locke
Marcella Seoultz
Lutile Habo
Agnes Aglenes Bal
Beulah EK. Locke
St. Claire Romen Catholic
Carinda
Paul F. Maracco
Clarinda
St. Joseph Academy of
Des Moines
Roscoe J. Locke
Alta M. Campbell Bubach
Chicago
Nelle Roberts
Corning
Doris Meredith Hescox
Tacoma
Washington
Mary Hough
Tarkio
Missouri
Salvation Army
John M. Madden
Greston
Fred J. Strough
Bedford
Locke
Grange Hall
Rockport
Bonnie
Paul F. Merasco
Abe M. Dubachb
Paul F. Mazasco
Salvation Army Drive Seeks Funds From Public
Local committee led by Dr. E. J. Janson chairman and Jobo E. Dille treasurer asks for donations to support Salvation Army relief efforts. Previous contributor support helped salvage thousands for the organization.
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Salvation Army
E. J. Janson
Jobo E. Dille
E. A. Beamerszod
H. A. Cole
Relatives Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Combs Home
Relatives gathered at Glen and Mrs Combs home near Gravity on Sunday for the 25th wedding anniversary of the couple. The event honored Joele Gsuchter and Marvin Carleon and included a purse of money and a three tier angel food cake. Guests listed include Chas and Mrs Combs, Harry and Mrs Combs, John and Mrs Combs, George Van Horp, Arnold Bash er, Charles and Helen, Marvin Eilieen, Glen Spring, Gary and Joyce, Dennis McAlpin and Shirley, and Merril Combs.
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Glen Combs
Gravity
Joele Gsuchter
Mirvin Carlaun
Disney
Cafetaria Atyle
Vaca Holl
Bafer
John Comba
Mee Chas
Combs
Harry Combs
John Combs
George van Horp
Arnold Basher
Charles
Helen
Marvin Eilieen
Glen Spring
Gary
Joyce
Dennis McAlpin
Shirley
Marvin Carleon
Fire damages Woodyard Farm home. other companies assist
Fire Thursday afternoon near Woodyard Farm six miles southwest of town caused substantial damage to the upper part of the house but did not destroy the building. Grav ity fire company responded about four o clock with aid from New Market and Bedford volunteers. The Woodyard place is a pioneer tract long occupied by generations of the Woodyard family and at present home to John Woodyard.
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Woodyard Farm
New Market
Bedford
John Woodyard
Salvation Army Appeal Seeks Support for Services Nationwide
A nationwide Salvation Army appeal asks readers to donate to sustain shelters hospitals homes food kitchens camps and other institutions. A portion remains locally to meet community needs and funds should be made payable to the Salvation Army.
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Oroken
Ite
America
Salvation Army
Odd Iowa Headlines and House Farm Notes
A roan shorthorn cow near Dows bore a 26 pound calf standing 15 inches high, needing a seiffold to reach dinner. A converted school bus serves as a mechanized bungalow for Dr and Mrs Weir near Estherville with a stove sink bed and closets.
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Agena
Dows
Paul Weir
Estherville
Rebekah Circle to Meet February 23 at Hall
The Rebekah Circle meets at the hall on February 23. Refreshment committee members include Mrs Orpha Lock Mrs Lee Michell Mrs Carrie McCulm and Mrs Elmer Churchill. Entertainment committee members are Mrs Nelson Smalley and Mr Neil Combs.
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Rebekah Circle
Orpha Lock
Lee Michell
Carrie McCulm
Elmer Churchill
Nelson Smalley
Mea
Neil Combs
Birthday Surprise For Mr and Mrs Huss
A group of friends surprised Mr and Mrs Chas Huss at their home Saturday evening in celebration of Mrs Huss birthday. The self invited guests prepared a proper supper which everyone enjoyed.
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Mra Chas
Huss
Mra Huss
Brothers Visit Amid Hospital Stay Across Town
Glen Hicks of Glendive Montana visits brothers Guy in Bedford and Homer in Municipal hospital for treatments at Clarinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hicks
Glendive
Montana
Guy
Bedford
Homer
Clarinda
Visit From Red Oak Friends Includes Mrs Bender
Me and Mrs A W Bender of Red Oak visited Saturday with Mrs Bender's sister Miss Zona Posten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Bender
Red Oak
Mre Bender
Zona Posten
Straw Stack Crushes Cattle Killing Two at Leslie Roush Farm
A straw stack toppled during a snow storm at the Leslie Roush farm burying five cattle. A bull and a calf died, while three others were rescued. a 4-H calf belonging to Darrell Roush survived.
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Leslie Roush Farm
Leslie Roush
Darrell Roush
Joint Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Two Families
The families of Lora and Moora gathered Wednesday evening at the Chiuse Moora home to celebrate a joint wedding anniversary. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening, renewing vows and sharing hopes for the future of both families.
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Moora
Fellowship Supper Set at Methodist Church
The next Fellowship supper at the Methodist church will be on Friday evening February 18 with social time and a program following the supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
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Jerry Pecorelli
New York
Dynamic Setting Company
Pecorelli
Weehawken, N
Eye
Abe Hankine
A.J. Arends
Anamoga Hatchery
Mr Arends
California
Forest City
John Harstedt
Craig Dilliner
Lineville
W.E. Jones
Hamburg
Will Vines
Matt Huber
Bremer
Farmer
Witneenen
Aceif
Safe Pavilion
Ab Jefferson
Rebekah
Omar
Clinton
Mazda
Cooper’s
Posten & Son
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